The unexpected monks


	The unexpected monks

hayesstw

3-4-2008 10:14 AM

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hayesstw says:

We've been talkibng about having a synchroblog on the new monasticism, and suddenly it seems to be popping up all over the place.

Hat-tip to Paul Grabill for this link.

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3-4-2008 6:18 PM

AcesLucky

People are seeing through it. But they haven't yet seen through the whole thing. The "want" to believe is still strong, but the sacrifice of reason is waging a great war of truth.

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